Christopher Hope joined The Daily Telegraph in October 2003. Since then he has been Business Correspondent, Industry Editor, Home Affairs Correspondent, Home Affairs Editor, Whitehall Editor and is now Senior Political Correspondent in The Daily Telegraph's office in the House of Commons.

Why not try the swing-o-meter…

Ever wondered what a 20 per cent swing to the Liberal Democrats at the next election might look like? Telegraph.co.uk has the answer with our very own swing-o-meter. Yes, you too can be Peter Snow! There's a bit more to it than that of course – as Jonathan explains.